Sue Schlatter of Stevens Racing presented by The Cyclery (www.stevensracingcanada.com) takes the women’s top spot in the 2009 edition of the Mt. Washington Auto Road Bicycle Hill Climb. Held on August 15, Sue finished in a time of 1:07:47, over two minutes ahead of last year’s winner and 23rd overall from a field of over 500 riders.

On a near perfect day, Schlatter was successful in her second attempt at ‘the mountain’ having finished second in 2006, a mere six seconds behind. “It [Mt Washington] is a climb you have to really respect.” But according to Sue, “It’s when I’m going uphill that I’m happy.” On this day, it really showed.

Schlatter is a 2008 Canadian National Road Championship fifth place finisher, three time winner of the annual Ottawa Bicycle Club Grand Prix run in the Gatineau Park just outside of Ottawa and captured top spot (and three stage wins) at this year’s two-day, three stage Tour de Syracuse event.

The entire team has amassed some impressive results so far this season in its 83 starts with 35 podiums finishes, including 23 victories. Upcoming events include the Quebec Road and Time Trial Championships, Ontario Mountain Bike Championships and Canadian Track National Championships.

Stevens Bikes (www.stevensbikes.com), one of the leading bicycle manufacturers in Europe, is gaining ground in the North American market, with its support of the team being one key step in ensuring greater visibility and exposure for the Stevens lines of road, cross, leisure and mountain bikes.

The Cyclery (www.thecyclery.ca) is one of Ottawa’s well known cycling stores offering a wide range of cycling products, services and accessories. The Cyclery is located in Ottawa South.